Chipotle crema or creamy chipotle sauce is a spicy concoction that is perfect for Mexican food or anything that could use a little kick.
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chipotle, crema, sauce
Ingredients
1cupplain Greek yogurtMexican crema or crème fraiche
2small chipotles in adobo sauceremove seeds to keep it a bit milder
4-6clovesgarlic
1teaspoonpaprika
juice of one limeabout two tablespoons
salt to taste
Instructions
Combine all of the ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Taste it and add more seasonings, if necessary. Also, if the sauce is too spicy, add a bit more yogurt. If it isn't spicy enough, add more chipotles and adobo sauce.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator between uses. Greek yogurt tends to have a one to two week shelf life, but use your best judgment.
Serve with anything that could use an extra zip—tacos, sandwiches, quesadillas, etc.